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NIOS Registration 2025 for Class 10th, 12th- Link, Apply before Last Date

NIOS Registration 2025 for Class 10th, 12th- Link, Apply before Last Date

Edited By Dinesh Goyal | Updated on Oct 22, 2024 05:16 PM IST | #NIOS Class 12

NIOS Registration 2025- The National Institute of Open Schooling determines the NIOS online admission date for the October 2025 exams. The NIOS Block 2 admissions for October 2025 session are underway. The last date to apply is January 31, 2025. Students can fill NIOS exam registration form online on the official website, sdmis.nios.ac.in. They have the option to fill out the NIOS registration form to appear for public or on-demand examinations.
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NIOS Registration 2025 for Class 10th, 12th- Link, Apply before Last Date
NIOS Registration 2025 for Class 10th, 12th- Link, Apply before Last Date

NIOS board registrations for the April 2025 exams are over. The last date to apply was September 15, 2024 (with late fee). The NIOS registration process and dates are the same for the 10th NIOS as well as the 12th NIOS exams.

After the NIOS registration 2025 is completed, students must note down the reference number generated during the form filling of NIOS admission 2025. This reference number can be used by students to track the NIOS registration status. Keep checking the website regularly for more updates about the NIOS last date of admission, process, fee, and so on.

NIOS Registration 2025 - Important Dates

Students can check the following table to know the class 12th and 10th dates for public exam registration. For on-demand examinations, NIOS registrations are held throughout the year and exams are held in April-May and October-November every year. Check the NIOS admission 2025 last date here.

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NIOS Registration Dates for Block-1 (April/May 2025 Exams)

EventDates
Submit NIOS application without a late fee untilJuly 31, 2024
Fill NIOS registration form with a late fee of Rs 260August 1 to August 15, 2024
Register for NIOS with a late fee of Rs 520August 16 to August 31, 2024
Fill NIOS form with a late fee of Rs 910September 1 to September 15, 2024
NIOS exam dateApril/May 2025

NIOS Registration Dates for Block-II (October/November 2025 Exams)

EventTentative Dates
Submit NIOS application without a late fee untilSeptember 16, 2024, to January 31, 2025
Fill NIOS registration form with a late fee of Rs 260February 1 to February 15, 2025
Register for NIOS with a late fee of Rs 520February 16 to February 28, 2025
Fill NIOS form with a late fee of Rs 910March 1 to March 15, 2025
NIOS exam dateOctober 2025

Stream-wise NIOS Registration 2025

The NIOS accepts registrations in four streams: Stream 1, 2, 3, and 4. Students are allowed to fill out the NIOS registration form for any stream according to their choice and eligibility. Here’s the detail for all the streams:

NIOS Stream 1 Registration

  • This stream of NIOS registration 2025 is open for all learners-secondary and senior secondary courses.

  • Steam 1 students are allotted an accredited institute (study centre) to guide them in studying.

NIOS Stream 2 Registration

  • NIOS registration in this stream is held for students who have already passed the class 10 exams from a recognised board but wish to appear for exams of 1 to 4 subjects to upgrade their qualifications.

  • Such students will have to upload their failed Marksheet/NIOS hall ticket along with other relevant documents.

NIOS Stream 3 Registration

  • The NIOS registration in this stream is open for students throughout the year.

  • Those who have passed the secondary exam from a recognised board, but wish to appear for one subject or up to 4 subjects to enhance their score can fill out the Stream 3 NIOS Registration form for the on-demand examination.

  • Students who are not able to clear or appear in the NIOS 10th class Public Examination are also eligible to apply for NIOS 2025 registration.

  • The students can apply for the following subjects only: Business Studies (215), Data Entry Operations (229), Economics (214), English (202), Home Science (216), Hindi (201), Indian Culture & Heritage (223), Mathematics (211), Painting (225), Psychology (222), Sanskrit (209), Science & Technology (212) and Social Science (213).

NIOS Stream 4 Registration

  • Under this stream, NIOS registrations are going on for class 12th students

  • Students who have passed the senior secondary exam from a recognized board, but wish to appear for one subject or up to 4 subjects for enhancing their score can apply for stream 4 through the on-demand examination system.

  • Students who were unable to clear or did not appear in the NIOS Class 12 public examination can also apply for this stream NIOS ODES registration.

NIOS On-Demand Registration 2025

NIOS on-demand registration is done in online mode and the registration link is made available on the official website nios.ac.in. The on-demand exams are to be scheduled to be conducted at NIOS HQ, NIOS regional centres, and Kendriya Vidyalayas from 3rd week of March.

NIOS Registration 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Students are requested to check the eligibility criteria before filling the NIOS Registration form 2025. If a student is found ineligible, his/her registration for NIOS can be cancelled at any stage. Read ahead to know the complete 10th, 12th eligibility criteria for NIOS registration 2025.

NIOS 10th Registration Eligibility Criteria

  • A student must be 14 years of age as of January 31, 2025.

  • A student who has passed class 8 and has valid proof of age is eligible to apply.

  • Students can also apply for NIOS class 10 registration 2025 if he/she gives a self-attested certificate that "he/she has studied enough to be able to pursue a secondary course."

  • One who has studied in secondary school can also apply in this category to improve the score or to complete the course.

NIOS Class 12 Registration Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be 15 years of age as of January 31, 2025.

  • Students must have passed the secondary exam from a recognized board.

  • A student who has studied in senior secondary school can also apply in this category for improving the score or to complete the course.

  • Students who fulfil the above-mentioned conditions are eligible for NIOS 12th registration 2025.

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How to do NIOS Registration 2025 for 10th and 12th?

The NIOS online admission can be done through the official website. Students can follow the steps given below to fill NIOS online registration form online 2025.

  • Go to the official website, sdmis.nios.ac.in
  • On the homepage, click on the ‘Admission’ tab and then click on ‘Academic’ option.
  • Choose the scheme of the admission.
  • Now, choose the state/UT and identity type.
  • After this, students will be redirected to a new page wherein they have to enter their basic details, such as name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, gender, Aadhar number, mobile number and email ID. Click on the generate OTP button and verify contact details then submit NIOS registration form 2025.
  • Then, enter optional details as asked and proceed to choose subjects and study centre preferences.
  • Now students have to fill in their addresses with other information and upload the documents, such as social class proof, birth certificate, correspondence address proof, photo, signature and previous qualification certificate.
  • After filling in all the details in NIOS exam form, students have to proceed with payment. Applicants can make the payment through credit card debit card or net banking. Before paying the NIOS registration fee, students should review their form to avoid any inconvenience in NIOS online admission 2025.

NIOS Registration 2025 Procedure at a Glance

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After filling the NIOS registration form, students should keep track of their NIOS admission status 2025 to know if their admission is confirmed or not.

Documents Required for NIOS Registration 2025

Students have to upload the scanned copy/soft copy (jpg, jpeg files) of the following documents while filling NIOS registration form for the October 2025 exams:

  • Recent Passport size colour Photograph
  • Signature (preferably in Black Ink)
  • Valid identity proof (like Aadhaar Card or Passport or Ration card etc.)
  • Valid proof of Date of Birth
  • A valid proof of Residence
  • Class 8th mark sheet or Self Certificate (in case of secondary course).
  • Class 10th mark sheet (in case of senior secondary course)
  • Social Category/Caste Certificate (in case SC/ST/OBC social category).
  • Ex-serviceman certificate (in case he/she is an Ex-serviceman)
  • Disability Certificate (in case he or she is having)
  • failed Marksheet mentioning the Reference Number/Enrolment Number (in case of a student is applying for Transfer of Credit or TOC)

NIOS Registration Fee 2025 for Stream-I Students

Particular

Fee for Class 10(for 5 subjects)

Fee for Class 12(for 5 subjects)

Male (General category)

Rs 2340

Rs. 2600

Female (General category)

Rs. 1890

Rs. 2150

Exempted Category (SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities)

Rs. 1560

Rs. 1690

For each additional subject

Rs. 940 per subject

Rs. 940 per subject

NIOS Registration fee for streams 2, 3 and 4

Particular

10th/12th (under stream-2)

ODES - 10th (under stream-3), 12th (under stream-4)

Registration fee

Rs. 620 (per subject)

Rs. 620 (per subject)

Exam fee

Rs. 300 per subject for theory. Additional Rs. 150 for a practical per subject

Rs. 600 per subject for theory. Additional Rs. 250 for a practical per subject

TOC

Rs. 230 per subject

Rs. 230 per subject

Change/additional subject fee

Rs. 940 per subject

Rs. 940 per subject

After registration, a student needs to pay NIOS exam fees in online mode only. The exam fee is separate from the registration fee. The payment window is opened in November and May for block 1 and 2 exams respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many subjects can I choose in NIOS?

You can choose a minimum of 5 subjects including at least 1 or maximum of 2 language subjects. You can also choose two more additional subjects. So you can opt for a minimum of 5 subjects and maximum 7 subjects in NIOS registration.

2. What are the mediums for study provided by NIOS?

NIOS provides English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Odia, Telugu, Gujarati, Tamil, Malayalam and Punjabi mediums for 10th class students. While for class 12, the mediums offered are English, Hindi, Odia, Bengali, Gujarati and Urdu.

3. I have written my name wrong during NIOS registration. How can I apply to correct it?

Yes, you can do so by applying in offline mode at the respective study centre. You will have to produce documentary proof to apply for the same.

4. Can I change my subject chosen during NIOS registration?

Yes, you can change one or more subjects, but the total number of subjects should not exceed seven. Already passed subjects can not be changed.

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